Glowing Reviews

“ I have been a visitor many times over the years, since a child in fact, and every time I visit is like the first time. „

– Facebook review (Yvonne Schram)

“ We are from Miami and had the luck of driving by. We saw the building with the jellyfish outside so we couldn't resist and went inside... It was a real amazing experience, absolutely beautiful, all the history and the information. We will be coming back someday. „

– Facebook review (Adriana Malaver)

“ We are staying at [a hotel] and came to see the whale. You FAR exceded our expectations. „

Tourist Info

The Canadian Museum of Nature welcomes all visitors to the beautiful Ottawa-Gatineau area.

With scenic waterways, parklands, numerous museums and other cultural attractions, as well as vibrant festivals throughout the year, our Nation's Capital offers a diverse and exciting vacation experience.

The museum is a destination on the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour-bus route.

Hotel Packages

Several excellent, nearby hotels offer special packages that include tickets to visit the Canadian Museum of Nature (or in several cases, a choice of museum is offered).

Most of the ones listed below are within a walking distance of 10 to 15 minutes from the museum.

ARC The Hotel

140 Slater Street, Ottawa
ARC-tistic Package: This package includes admission for two, overnight accommodations in a Majestic King Room, breakfast for two (up to $30 per person per day) and indoor valet parking for one vehicle at the hotel.Information and reservations.

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

180 Cooper Street, Ottawa
Family Tourist Package: This package includes admission, overnight accommodation, continental breakfast, additional coupons to attractions and restaurants and parking for one vehicle at the hotel.Information and reservations.

Lord Elgin Hotel

100 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Cultural Explorer Package: This package includes admission per registered guest, overnight accommodation, full buffet breakfast and a welcome gift of goodies, including decadent Stubbe Truffles and coupons for the Rideau Centre.Information and reservations.

Marriott Hotel

100 Kent Street, Ottawa
Discover Ottawa Culture Package: This package includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children, tickets for two adults and two children, and self-parking for one vehicle.Information and reservations.